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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 23, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER REPORT (continued) • Well No. 4 site development is currently underway • Lift station 2 backup generator installation started and will be completed this spring • SADA upgrade is underway • Installed MH risers at Fagerness • The Baldur Park Lake Access was repaired • The Lurton Park information sign was installed, with increased usage being noted. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 6. JAKE BARKLEY, 430 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, DETERMINATION OF USE Barnhart stated in every zoning district different uses are listed as permitted conditional use permits. Construction of a new building within a zoning district typically requires a site plan review as well as approval by the City Council. Conditional use permit applications also require a public hearing. Conditional uses are uses that are allowed but certain conditions should be placed regarding that particular use to prevent unwanted elements or uses from occurring. The industrial zoning district allows for manufacturing of a broad range of products. Manufacturing is permitted provided there is no exterior noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious products, by products or wastes, or creates other objectionable impact on the environment. Barnhart noted this includes vibration or dust, which is virtually impossible. Barnhart stated the purpose tonight of this item is for Council to review the proposed use and to make sure that Staff understands what the Council means by no noise, etc. Barnhart stated exterior noise is prevalent in the use of all property and that Staff understands the criteria to mean "no manufacturing activity outdoors that produce noise observable beyond the property." Onside handling of byproducts will be resolved as part of the site plan approval process. Jake Barkley is considering purchase of 430 Old Crystal Bay Road to construct an industrial building that would house his business that takes in large limestone blocks or slabs and cuts them using large saws. The finished stone is used in landscaping and building architecture. Onsite activities include the loading and unloading of the large stone blocks using end loaders and trucks. While the activity occurs primarily inside the building, occasionally the door will be open to accept new material and ship out the finished product. Barnhart noted there will be some limited noise for every industrial use. Barnhart illustrated the proposed site on the overhead. The property is located on Old Crystal Bay Road. Mr. Barkley is proposing to construct a new building on the site to house his business and there will be some exterior storage associated with the business. Orono Preserve, a new residential development, will be constructed across the street commencing this spring. Staff believes the proposed use is appropriate in the industrial zoning district. Site plan approval for a new building requires a public hearing and review by the Planning Commission and City Council. Barnhart indicated Staff did investigate a similar business in St. Cloud over the holiday break. Barnhart noted the various sound readings are outlined in his memo. Page 4 of 15